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Published November 3, 2026 in Deal of the Week

Cedar Rapids has 401 homes for sale right now. This one topped them all, and it's not even about the house.

By JJ Johannes
Real estate, Cedar Rapids, IA

This week's pick made the list because of what sits around the house, not just in it. 304 buyers have already saved it on Zillow. Out of 401 homes analyzed, this one rose to the top of the pile. I'm already fielding questions from buyers who want land like this before it's gone from the inbox. Sometimes the smartest buy is the lot, not the house sitting on it.

The numbers
Views on Zillow
Saves on Zillow
Homes analyzed
Fig 0.1 · The home. We blur the photo until you text in. It keeps things fair for the seller.
The home
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sq ft
$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬
About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬
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Text me for the address — (319) 540-1002Text me and I'll send the details, no pressure, no spam.

In short
  1. Ranked first of 401 active homes scored in Cedar Rapids, IA this week.
  2. 4 beds, 2 baths, about 1,800 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
  3. Listings here have been up about 71 days.
  4. Price and address are held back. Ask and they come to you.

It's about the land, not the floor plan

This is almost two acres with woods toward the back and forest beyond, tucked between Marion and Cedar Rapids. The current house is a ranch on a slab with a few bedrooms, a bath and a half, and an attached two car garage. It's an estate sale, sold strictly as-is, so the seller isn't making promises about condition. A buyer can choose to remodel what's there or clear it and start over. Either way, the setting is the draw, not the structure.

From the listing: “A unique opportunity on 1.74 acres with room to reimagine, renovate, or create something entirely new.”

Saves on Zillow · Cedar Rapids, IA
  1. 1This home304 saves
  2. 2Finalist average63 saves
Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.
What stands out
  1. The setting offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience, with wooded areas toward the back of the property, forest beyond, and easy access to both Marion and Cedar Rapids.
  2. The property currently includes a 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch-style home on a slab with 1,832 square feet and an attached 2-car garage.
  3. Whether the next owner chooses to remodel the existing home or explore the possibilities of starting fresh, the land and setting are what make this property stand out.

What you're actually getting

The wooded setting and acreage are the whole story here, the map shows why.
Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin
Fig 03.1 · The area

What's happening around it

Avg. days listed
The clock every listing in the area is running against.
Active homes
Everything for sale here right now — the full set this pick was scored against.

Want the address and the photos

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What you'll get back
  1. The exact address so you can see it for yourself.
  2. The full photo set, not just the blurred one above.
  3. The real numbers behind this week's pick.
  4. A straight answer from me if you've got questions.

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JJ Johannes
Epique Realty · (319) 540-1002
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JJ Johannes is a licensed real estate agent with Epique Realty. Market numbers come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Nothing on this site is an appraisal or a promise of value. If your home is already listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation.
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